Jelly Gem Gifts in a Jar

If you're looking for holiday gifts in a jar, these canning jar crafts from I Love to Create are perfect for you! Show off your homemade jelly or jam with bedazzled jars. Jelly gem gifts in a jar are delightfully glamorous.

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Materials:

Printed canning labels
Iron
Scissors
Homemade canned goods
Fabric – scraps in colors to match
Felt – white, red, fuchsia
Elastic cording – 1 yard
Pressing cloth
Pinking shears (optional)

Instructions:

Ornament:

Remove Iron-On Design from package. Peel design from heavier plastic backing sheet then place on white felt, pressing to secure.
Cover with pressing cloth then iron in place following package instructions. When cool, peel off plastic sheet.
Use scissors to cut around design, leaving a ¼” border as shown. Add a thin bead of Fast Grab Tacky Glue around edges on back then press onto colored felt. Trim again.
To create hanger, cut an 8” length of cord, knot ends together and glue to back.

Jar Label:

Cut felt and fabric to fit around side of jar, adding a 1” overlap.
Use pinking shears to trim each piece. Layer fabric over felt and then apply thin beads of Fast Grab along edges on back of fabric to then press onto felt strip. Glue layered strip onto jar.
Design and print out label, trim to fit, then glue in place.